Hunting bows are like prize fighters. Each has its individual strengths. Some boxers have stamina; some have a knockout punch; others have quickness. Some hunting bows are smooth; some are fast; others are quiet at the shot. Like Muhammad Ali, Hoyt's new flagship bow, the Vectrix, has it all -- no weaknesses, no glass jaw.
I've always believed hunting equipment should out-class the user, so I'm always looking for the best of the best. With a red stag hunt in New Zealand on my schedule earlier this year, I chose a Vectrix -- and it performed flawlessly.
When choosing a hunting bow, I look for several strengths. First, it has to have a smooth draw with no harsh break at the end of the draw cycle. I don't like a jerky motion because it may attract the attention of a big whitetail buck on a cold November morning. The Vectrix has a silky smooth draw cycle that allows me to get to full draw in one fluid motion. Its draw cycle actually feels several pounds lighter than it is -- always a plus.
Second, since I have a 30-inch draw, I took advantage of the longer version of the Vectrix, the XL, which measures 36 inches axle-to-axle. The longer bow is a bit more forgiving of form and grip, and the string angle is not as acute, keeping the peep sight closer to my eye. The regular Vectrix is 33 inches long with a brace height of seven inches, a half-inch shorter than on my XL.
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